Collins-Sheehan Family Tree

RESEARCH LOG – Leslie Hart

Objective:
To identify the birth, parentage, and death of Leslie Hart.

Known facts (with sources):
- Named as father on the birth certificate of daughter Geraldine Lesley Hart, born 5 May 1959.
- Occupation in January 1966: Builder (birth certificate of daughter).
- Residence in January 1966: 12 Trevithick Road, Chacewater, Cornwall (birth certificate of daughter).
- Married Sheila Joan Westlake on 22 December 1965 in Truro Registration District.
- Age at marriage: 60 years.
- Condition at marriage: Widower.
- Occupation at marriage: Builder and Undertaker.
- Residence at marriage: 12 Trevithick Road, Chacewater.
- Father named on marriage certificate: William Hart.
- Father’s occupation: Builder, Contractor.

Evidence held:
- Birth certificate of daughter Geraldine Lesley Hart (registered 26 January 1966).
- Marriage certificate of Leslie Hart and Sheila Joan Westlake, dated 25 November 1965 (certified copy issued 22 December 2025).

Search log:
- 31/12/25: GRO/FreeBMD birth index located possible registration for Leslie Hart,September 1905, Redruth. Vol 5c, Page 180. No competing search results. Certificate not yet obtained.

 

Negative findings:
- [none recorded yet]

Working hypotheses (unproven):
- Leslie Hart was likely born c. 1904–1906, based on age 60 at marriage in December 1965.
- Likely birth registered in Cornwall or adjacent counties.

Next actions:
1. Search GRO and FreeBMD birth indexes for Leslie Hart, c. 1904–1906.
2. Prioritise candidates with a father named William Hart.
3. Consider occupational consistency (builder / contractor) when evaluating candidates.
4. Locate death registration for Leslie Hart, post-1966.